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Everything You Touch Is Already Sold

Remember when your parents told you you if you didn’t work hard and stay in school you’d be living in a cardboard box under a bridge? Well… Continue reading Everything You Touch Is Already Sold

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023
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Modern Architecture is Ugly

“Stop making everything grey.” This is your sign to paint your bedroom walls with color and culture, like you’ve always wanted. Continue reading Modern Architecture is Ugly

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

Greens For Our Winter Blues

Winter seems to last forever in South Dakota. What if there was a way to still enjoy a nice day at the park, even in the cold months? Continue reading Greens For Our Winter Blues

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

When was the last time you took a walk through the park? Continue reading Chronically Online: The Fatal Diagnosis

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 26, 2023May 1, 2023
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Why Smile

How many times a day do you smile? Continue reading Why Smile

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 22, 2023May 1, 2023
Lifestyle

A Letter to My Freshman Self

If you could talk to your freshman self, what would you say? Continue reading A Letter to My Freshman Self

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleApril 21, 2023May 1, 2023
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Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap

“Back in my day we had REAL music” Is the new generation of rap music harmful to its younger audience? Continue reading Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Lifestyle

What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

Many children’s shows have mature content hidden inside for older viewers. How much of it are younger viewers picking up on? Continue reading What’s the Deal With Spongebob? 

Unknown's avatarclancykimbleMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023
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The Virtues of Being Poor

Growing up rich might be nice, but there are virtues only growing up poor can provide. Continue reading The Virtues of Being Poor

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 16, 2023September 7, 2023
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B Is for Bad

To a raging perfectionist, not quite perfect is as good as failure. Continue reading B Is for Bad

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 28, 2022September 7, 2023
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He Said No

The man who hurt my mom and me for years said no. He didn’t want to see me, as if I was the problem. Continue reading He Said No

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 22, 2022September 7, 2023
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The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Only the most die hard music fans can name the bass players, but what would rock bands be without them? Continue reading The Bass Player Is the Essential Underdog

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 21, 2022September 7, 2023
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It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Procrastination gets a bad rap. Some of it is deserved, but if so many people do it, it must have its perks. Continue reading It’s Not Due Yet: An Anatomy of a Procrastinator

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 18, 2022September 7, 2023
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Changing My Look

Why do people dress the way they do? If they don’t like it, why not change it? If only it were that easy. Continue reading Changing My Look

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
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Comfort Food, Quick

To have a pizza roll quickly is the beauty of a pizza roll. But what if you could have it even quicker? Continue reading Comfort Food, Quick

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2022September 7, 2023
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Texture Matters

We are hyper opinionated about texture even when unaware of its influence. And it is good to be aware. Continue reading Texture Matters

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 12, 2022

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